The Laurels of Summit Ridge
Nursing Home Facility
100 Riceville Road, Asheville, NC 28805
Located adjacent to the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, The Laurels of Summit Ridge is a 101-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center just a half mile from the VA Medical Center and five miles from Mission St. Joseph Hospital.
Operated by Laurel Health Care Company, which runs 9 communities in our directory.
With 68 beds, The Laurels of Summit Ridge is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Asheville average about 30 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2026 and recorded 2 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 38%.
The community is located in Buncombe County, NC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 17 problems at The Laurels of Summit Ridge. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Laurels of Summit Ridge offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 68
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Annual staff turnover 38%
- Last health inspection July 2026
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